WCIT 2016 Soumitra Dutta

1. The Global State of
ICT Readiness
Soumitra Dutta
Brasilia, 03.10.2016

2. The Global Information Technology Report – Networked Readiness
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3. NRI 2016: Top 10 and Selected Top Economies
Scores: 1-7
Rank /139 economies
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4. Key Messages
1. The digital revolution is here to stay. It is increasing the urgency to
innovate continuously and create effective digital innovation
ecosystems.
2. Seven economies register a digital innovation impact far higher
than the rest. They are characterized by a business sector that has
embraced all dimensions of digital interaction.
3. The digital divide is growing, but its nature is evolving. It is more
about impact of ICT as opposed to diffusion of ICT.
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5. Key Messages
1. The digital revolution is here to stay. It is increasing the
urgency to innovate continuously and create effective digital
innovation ecosystems.
2. Seven economies register a digital innovation impact far higher
than the rest. They are characterized by a business sector that has
embraced all dimensions of digital interaction.
3. The digital divide is growing, but its nature is evolving. It is more
about impact of ICT as opposed to diffusion of ICT.
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6. Mayor Bloomberg addresses the media and guests at the
December 19 (2011) announcement that Cornell and the
Technion had won the city’s applied sciences competition.

7. 2017

8. NYC Tech Ecosystem

9. Lessons #1: Creating digital ecosystems
1. Leadership is key to set the strategy.
2. Universities are at the core – but universities need to change too.
3. A multi-faceted partnership is necessary to create a successful innovation
ecosystem (University + Private Sector + Government + Civil Society).
4. A global perspective is important
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10. Key Messages
1. The digital revolution is here to stay. It is increasing the urgency to
innovate continuously and create effective digital innovation
ecosystems.
2. Seven economies register a digital innovation impact far
higher than the rest. They are characterized by a business
sector that has embraced all dimensions of digital interaction.
3. The digital divide is growing, but its nature is evolving. It is more
about impact of ICT as opposed to diffusion of ICT.
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11. Digital Innovation on the Rise Globally
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12. Seven Frontrunners for Digital Innovation
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Top 7 Economies:
• Finland,
• Switzerland,
• Sweden,
• Israel,
• Singapore,
• the Netherlands,
• USA

13. The Internet of Things and Business Model Innovation
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Soft
Hard

14. Hard-coding Digital into the Company
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General Electric's CEO
wants every millennial that
he hires to learn to code.
Immelt said that's the only way the
company will successfully transition into
making products that are more digitally
driven.

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Customers and Employees are Ahead of Firms

16. Lessons #2: Corporate digital innovation
1. Leadership is key.
2. The Internet of Things is triggering massive business model innovation.
3. A culture of digital innovation has to be designed into the corporation.
4. Organizations risk falling behind their customers and employees
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17. Key Messages
1. The digital revolution is here to stay. It is increasing the urgency to
innovate continuously and create effective digital innovation
ecosystems.
2. Seven economies register a digital innovation impact far higher
than the rest. They are characterized by a business sector that has
embraced all dimensions of digital interaction.
3. The digital divide is growing, but its nature is evolving. It is
more about impact of ICT as opposed to diffusion of ICT.
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18. Internet penetration by income group
% of individuals using the Internet
High income:
OECD
High income:
nonOECD
Upper middle
income
Lower middle
income
Low income
0
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100

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The Growing Digital Divide

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If the growth continued at the rates
seen between 2011-2013 it will take
12 years for 75% of the world’s
population to have Internet access.
The Growing Digital Divide

21. From digital divide to digital dividend
The ICT revolution is here!
Yet it is only benefiting a minority
Widespread digital poverty persists, across and within countries.
The gap between the haves and the have-nots has widened
… due to lack of access, skills, or content
Sound and smart policies and investments are needed to bridge the
digital divide and reap the benefits of the digital dividend.

22. Lessons #3: Sound, smart policies and investments
1. The ICT revolution will not happen “no matter what”
2. Investing in education to develop e-literacy
3. Investing in infrastructure and digital ecosystem
4. Quick wins
- Sound policies that promote competition, improve affordability and quality, attract
private investment
- Sound ICT-related regulations that encourage content creation, ensure security, and
privacy
- Public-private partnerships for innovative solutions

23. Key Messages
1. The digital revolution is here to stay. It is increasing the urgency to
innovate continuously and create effective digital innovation
ecosystems.
2. Seven economies register a digital innovation impact far higher
than the rest. They are characterized by a business sector that has
embraced all dimensions of digital interaction.
3. The digital divide is growing, but its nature is evolving. It is more
about impact of ICT as opposed to diffusion of ICT.
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24. The Global State of
ICT Readiness
Soumitra Dutta
Brasilia, 03.010.2016
Thank you!

25. NRI 2016
Scores: 1-7
Rank /139 economies
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